Global Patent Index - EP 1959649 B1

EP 1959649 B1 20100825 - Method and apparatus for preventing action responsive to accidental keystrokes

Title (en)

Method and apparatus for preventing action responsive to accidental keystrokes

Title (de)

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Verhinderung von Aktionen infolge unbeabsichtigter Tastenanschläge

Title (fr)

Procédé et appareil pour prévenir une action suite à une frappe accidentelle au clavier

Publication

EP 1959649 B1 20100825 (EN)

Application

EP 07102420 A 20070214

Priority

EP 07102420 A 20070214

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1959649A1] An electronic device such as a mobile communication device (1) capable of entering a locked mode of operation, comprising at least one input device (34) for generating an input signal upon actuation thereof, at least one storage element for storing an application for executing a command in response to such actuation (40), and a processor (78) connected to the storage element and input device for detecting the input signal and in response initiating execution of the command, buffering the command for a period of time (420), and detecting an action within the period of time, for causing the electronic device to enter a locked operating mode, and in response reverting the command (440).

IPC 8 full level

H04M 1/72 (2006.01); H04M 1/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A45F 5/02 (2013.01); A45F 5/021 (2013.01); G06F 1/1626 (2013.01); G06F 1/1684 (2013.01); H04M 1/04 (2013.01); H04M 1/67 (2013.01); G06F 2200/1633 (2013.01)

Citation (examination)

EP 0453089 A2 19911023 - TECHNOPHONE LTD [GB]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

Designated extension state (EPC)

AL BA HR MK RS

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1959649 A1 20080820; EP 1959649 B1 20100825; AT E479275 T1 20100915; CA 2621099 A1 20080814; CA 2621099 C 20130903; DE 602007008678 D1 20101007

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 07102420 A 20070214; AT 07102420 T 20070214; CA 2621099 A 20080214; DE 602007008678 T 20070214